For psilocybin montreal with serious mental health conditions, psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can be used as part of a therapy called psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. This type of treatment has shown remarkable success, but the drugs are not yet legal in Canada. A Montreal man is challenging the law by opening a chain of stores, FunGuyz, that sells psilocybin mushrooms and microdosed capsules and chocolate bars containing the drug. The production, sale and possession of magic mushrooms is illegal in Quebec. But Gorbans says that he is not afraid of being shut down, and he is confident that the government will eventually change its position.

He argues that the drugs are similar to cannabis, which was once illegal but now is sold legally. He also points out that psilocybin has been shown to be very safe when used under the supervision of a psychiatrist. The fungus has a chemical composition similar to serotonin, and it can produce feelings of euphoria and altered consciousness. It is ingested orally, and can be smoked or chewed. It should not be injected, as it can cause a dangerous medical emergency including septic shock and multi-system organ failure.

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However, the best way to access psilocybin is through a clinical trial. Health Canada allows physicians to request access through the Special Access Program for people with a mental health condition that could be relieved by the drug. The process involves extensive screening, several psilocybin therapy sessions and supervision by a trained healthcare practitioner in a safe healthcare facility. This option is not always suitable for some patients, such as those with a terminal diagnosis.